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neandertal man

Traduction: Homme fossile éteint ou sous-espèce humaine ayant vécu en Europe et en Asie au Paléolithique.

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  • frHomme fossile éteint ou sous-espèce humaine ayant vécu en Europe et en Asie au Paléolithique.
  1. Extinct human speciesB2formal

    An extinct species of archaic humans that lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust build and large brains.

    frHomme de Néandertal

    • Neandertal man is believed to have used tools and fire.
    • Scientists have sequenced the genome of Neandertal man.
    • Neandertal man coexisted with early modern humans in some regions.
  2. Unrefined or uncultured personC1informal

    A derogatory term for a person considered to be uncivilized, crude, or lacking in social graces.

    frHomme de Néandertal (au sens figuré)

    • He acted like a neandertal man at the dinner party.
    • Don't be such a neandertal man; learn some manners.
    • She called him a neandertal man for his rude behavior.